Utility Permit and Permit to work within County Road Right-of-Way

Minnesota Statutes authorize the road authority to regulate by permit any activity occurring within the public road right-of-way. This includes installation and maintenance of public utility facilities and activities by public agencies and private companies and individuals.

Placement of hazards within the highway right-of-way constitutes unauthorized work within the right-of-way and is a misdemeanor according to Minnesota Statutes 160.27. Work not conforming or permitted should be reported to the Engineer's office for appropriate action.

The Utility Permit form may be printed out from your computer or pick one up at the address below, or call and request an application form.

Carlton County Transportation Department

1630 Co Rd 61

Carlton, MN 55718

218-384-9150

A $1000.00 deposit or bond is required. The deposit check will be cashed. If the work is constructed in accordance with the requirements on the permit, the deposit/bond will be refunded after final inspection and acceptance by the Assistant Engineer.

Complete the form and bring it or mail it with the deposit/bond amount to the address above.

If you bring in the completed form and deposit/bond amount, you will be given white ribbon to tie onto a lath or stake so you can mark the proposed location of the work in the right-of-way. If you mail your completed form and deposit/bond, please mark the site with your own ribbon.

The Assistant Engineer will review your site to determine if any special restrictions, guidelines or traffic controls are required. Notify the office at least one business day before the work is to begin at 218-384-9150. Notify the office when the work is completed. If there are problems with the work, you will be notified in writing what corrective action needs to be taken. Notify the office when the corrections have been made so another inspection can be made. In accordance with the Special Provisions of the permit, the permit holder is responsible for settlement in any excavation for a period of two years after the work is completed. If the work is accepted after that time period, your deposit will be refunded or the bond may be canceled. If no effort is made to correct the deficiencies noted, the Department will make the corrections and the deposit/bond will NOT be refunded.